The best new releases from Piemonte, the Veneto and other points north that have crossed Walter's desk in the last few months. Stay tuned for his report on Italy's south. Clay McLachlan took the picture above in Gattinara.
Piemonte beyond Barolo and Barbaresco
Although almost all attention in Piemonte goes to the glamorous Nebbiolo, quite a few Barberas were delivered to my doorstep, showing there is more to be had here.
In general, Barbera is less pricey than Barolo or Barbaresco, delivering solid, deeply coloured wines with lots of juice and acidity and relatively soft tannins. These wines deliver...